Across the UK, flood warnings are in place following a weekend marked by heavy rainfall and strong winds. The weather improved slightly with the arrival of intermittent sunshine and scattered showers on Monday, leading to the issuance of flood warnings across Wales, the south, and the south-west of England, as well as some areas in central Scotland. The Met Office had issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and deep floodwaters, which affected areas from Newport to Carmarthen in south and mid-Wales, and as far north as Brecon. Meanwhile, yellow weather warnings were in place until 8 a.m. on Monday for south-west England and a significant portion of Wales. By 9 a.m. on Monday, the authorities reported various flood warnings and alerts throughout the region, with those in Wales confirming four flood warnings and 14 flood alerts. According to Met Office forecaster Craig Snell, the rain was expected to gradually clear across the UK, with Monday’s weather being characterized by a mix of sunshine and isolated showers, potentially leading to warmer temperatures, especially in the south. For the remainder of the week, a westerly weather pattern would likely persist, with instances of rain and wind expected at times. Local council leaders noted that Sunday had been a critical period after thousands of sandbags were distributed to high-risk areas to prevent flooding. This episode is parallel to predictions from climate scientists, who have suggested that an increasingly warmer and wetter climate could lead to more frequent and severe flooding.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/24/uk-weather-flood-warnings-rain-wind